Cant make a decision-Need Help

Jbmw98 · 05-25-2019, 03:02 PM

Hello Everyone,

I am currently trying to decide between getting a new M5 Competiton package fully optioned or a 2018 M3 Competition fully optioned with all M performance interior and exterior parts and M performance exhaust. A little background I'm 21 years old, no wife, no kids. I love both cars but can't make my mind up over which one I should get as a daily. The M5 would be ordered as a 2020 M/Y and individual paint, M3 is at the dealer with only delivery miles on it, but once all the parts are put on it comes to be around the price of the of an M5.
Also dealer is offering an M3 CS in San Marino Blue fully optioned for $110k, im just leary on using a CS as a daily driver.

Thanks much!

mwlmd · 05-25-2019, 03:45 PM

What state are you in? Do you need AWD? You should be able to get a much larger discount on the M3 or M3 CS than the M5.

Have you driven both?

ghaffari46 · 05-25-2019, 03:51 PM

No wife + no kids = m3
Wife + kids = m5

As simple as that!

Not really
They are 2 different animals, m3 is not just a small m5

Aronis · 05-25-2019, 04:26 PM

Wow when I was 21 I could barely afford a Civic.

Get a NEW M4. Coop is nicer and more your stage in life car.

Leave the sedans for the old guys. LOL.

Mike

Jbmw98 · 05-25-2019, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mwlmd

What state are you in? Do you need AWD? You should be able to get a much larger discount on the M3 or M3 CS than the M5.

Have you driven both?

I'm located in Illinois and have driven both. My conundrum is simply which one is best all around. Both have immense amounts of power.

Jbmw98 · 05-25-2019, 04:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ghaffari46

No wife + no kids = m3
Wife + kids = m5

As simple as this!

Not really
They are 2 different animals, m3 is not just a small m5

I wish it was that simple

I love the tech and overall comfort of the M5, although great in the M3 I feel one is more driver-focused.

Jbmw98 · 05-25-2019, 04:39 PM

I also do want to add that I am going to be doing a high mile lease, I can write it off and I am not tied to a loan and have the ability to get into a new M every few years.

boredM · 05-25-2019, 05:18 PM

M5 all day

themnmd · 05-25-2019, 07:30 PM

M5 comp

josec70 · 05-25-2019, 08:05 PM

M5 all day ..

dardeca · 05-25-2019, 09:10 PM

M5

Miko M · 05-26-2019, 07:18 AM

I owned almost every M3 with MT because I am huge MT fan
And I owned F90 M5 and I have to say its just different animal. Didn't look or sound good so most likely you have to mode.
M5 is just wicked fast specially after tuning.

For a track M3/4 is better car as far as cornering goes. But I have seen M5 beats M3 lap times too ( depends what track )

I sold mine M5 because I am waiting for G80 M3 to use it for track

If I would be you wait for new M3 you can also get it as AWD too

Aronis · 05-26-2019, 07:20 AM

God bless you for being in such a position at your age.

At 21, M5 or even M3 may be dangerous.

1. M5 - AWD. NEVER put it in TWO WHEEL DRIVE MODE unless the roads are dry. The nannies are all OFF and the car is dangerous. Period. 21 years old, wet road, 600plus hp, traction control off, deadly.

2. M3 currently just RWD. I think the traction control is always on (like the M2 I had for a couple years, traction control just gets turned down a bit when its in sport? Chime in if you know for sure others here.)

3. The new M3/M4 will have AWD. Again, consider a NEW M4 with the AWD. Nice coop. Chick magnet. (21 year old in M5, assumed to be dad's or mom's car, so not so magnetic. Yes assumed....but reasonable assumption.)

Mike

(get the M5)

Ex_Stig · 05-26-2019, 08:14 AM

Get the CS, but get around 20% off.

I've got a CS and absolutely love it. I just test drove the M5 Comp during the M Town event and was really surprised to see that the M5C suspension was much stiffer and the ride was actually rougher.

Dealers are working hard to unload the remaining M3 CS. Plus, they are limited edition (only 1,207 made). Sure, they won't hold value in the short term, but long term they will be keepers and highly sought after.

M135iXdriver · 05-26-2019, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Get the CS, but get around 20% off.

I've got a CS and absolutely love it. I just test drove the M5 Comp during the M Town event and was really surprised to see that the M5C suspension was much stiffer and the ride was actually rougher.

Dealers are working hard to unload the remaining M3 CS. Plus, they are limited edition (only 1,207 made). Sure, they won't hold value in the short term, but long term they will be keepers and highly sought after.

In comfort mode? Now I've read and heard it all... from "not noticable", "slightly firmer but acceptable" to "it's so rough... almost unbearable"...

:

Ex_Stig · 05-26-2019, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M135iXdriver

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Get the CS, but get around 20% off.

I've got a CS and absolutely love it. I just test drove the M5 Comp during the M Town event and was really surprised to see that the M5C suspension was much stiffer and the ride was actually rougher.

Dealers are working hard to unload the remaining M3 CS. Plus, they are limited edition (only 1,207 made). Sure, they won't hold value in the short term, but long term they will be keepers and highly sought after.

In comfort mode? Now I've read and heard it all... from "not noticable", "slightly firmer but acceptable" to "it's so rough... almost unbearable"...

:

Both cars were in comfort mode. I've got over 4K miles on the CS, all in comfort mode.

I was shocked how firm the M5C was. I had the F10 M5 with comp pack and loved how comfortable it was. This new M5 is totally different.

jw3571 · 05-26-2019, 11:39 AM

I really don't understand these people saying the M5C rides that rough, seems perfect to me.

Ex_Stig · 05-26-2019, 12:04 PM

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Originally Posted by jw3571

I really don't understand these people saying the M5C rides that rough, seems perfect to me.

1) options vary

2) I'm saying it is a firmer ride than the M3 CS.

3) I still want an M5 Comp.

Jbmw98 · 05-26-2019, 12:49 PM

I do have to ask, how daily driveable is the M3 CS?

Ex_Stig · 05-26-2019, 01:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbmw98

I do have to ask, how daily driveable is the M3 CS?

I absolutely love it as a daily driver! Granted, my commute is only about 4 miles each way.

I grab the keys to the CS almost any chance I can.

Jbmw98 · 05-26-2019, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GNALUZU

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jbmw98

I do have to ask, how daily driveable is the M3 CS?

I absolutely love it as a daily driver! Granted, my commute is only about 4 miles each way.

I grab the keys to the CS almost any chance I can.

Glad to hear! I live in Illinois, how would the CS fair in harsh conditions with the proper tires of course?

Jbmw98 · 05-26-2019, 02:45 PM

I do want to state, and have made posts in both the F80 and G80 M3 boards. If the new M3 does not fair well and BMW doesnt listen to it's most loyal customers, its going to tell me as to how they will change the M5 into some ugly machine like they are doing with the G80. Now I'm also looking at AMG both the C63S Sedan and E63S. I hate saying this but BMW just doesnt care about its customers wants anymore.

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Jbmw98 Private 41 Rep 70 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: none iTrader: (0)	Cant make a decision-Need Help Hello Everyone, I am currently trying to decide between getting a new M5 Competiton package fully optioned or a 2018 M3 Competition fully optioned with all M performance interior and exterior parts and M performance exhaust. A little background I'm 21 years old, no wife, no kids. I love both cars but can't make my mind up over which one I should get as a daily. The M5 would be ordered as a 2020 M/Y and individual paint, M3 is at the dealer with only delivery miles on it, but once all the parts are put on it comes to be around the price of the of an M5. Also dealer is offering an M3 CS in San Marino Blue fully optioned for $110k, im just leary on using a CS as a daily driver. Thanks much!
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mwlmd Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,548 Posts Drives: Porsche 991 TTS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Portland, OR iTrader: (0)	What state are you in? Do you need AWD? You should be able to get a much larger discount on the M3 or M3 CS than the M5. Have you driven both? __________________ CURRENT: His: Porsche 991 Turbo S Carrera white/Black Hers: BMW X3MC BSM/Black
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ghaffari46 Captain 1179 Rep 704 Posts Drives: bmw m3 e90 Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: us iTrader: (0)	No wife + no kids = m3 Wife + kids = m5 As simple as that! Not really They are 2 different animals, m3 is not just a small m5
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Aronis Brigadier General 2425 Rep 3,416 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	Wow when I was 21 I could barely afford a Civic. Get a NEW M4. Coop is nicer and more your stage in life car. Leave the sedans for the old guys. LOL. Mike
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Jbmw98 Private 41 Rep 70 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: none iTrader: (0)	I also do want to add that I am going to be doing a high mile lease, I can write it off and I am not tied to a loan and have the ability to get into a new M every few years.
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Miko M ///M 6668 Rep 3,683 Posts Drives: 2020 M2C. 2020 X3M Join Date: May 2018 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	I owned almost every M3 with MT because I am huge MT fan And I owned F90 M5 and I have to say its just different animal. Didn't look or sound good so most likely you have to mode. M5 is just wicked fast specially after tuning. For a track M3/4 is better car as far as cornering goes. But I have seen M5 beats M3 lap times too ( depends what track ) I sold mine M5 because I am waiting for G80 M3 to use it for track If I would be you wait for new M3 you can also get it as AWD too __________________ Life is too short...enjoy your life ///M
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Aronis Brigadier General 2425 Rep 3,416 Posts Drives: 2018 M5 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Binghamton, NY iTrader: (0)	God bless you for being in such a position at your age. At 21, M5 or even M3 may be dangerous. 1. M5 - AWD. NEVER put it in TWO WHEEL DRIVE MODE unless the roads are dry. The nannies are all OFF and the car is dangerous. Period. 21 years old, wet road, 600plus hp, traction control off, deadly. 2. M3 currently just RWD. I think the traction control is always on (like the M2 I had for a couple years, traction control just gets turned down a bit when its in sport? Chime in if you know for sure others here.) 3. The new M3/M4 will have AWD. Again, consider a NEW M4 with the AWD. Nice coop. Chick magnet. (21 year old in M5, assumed to be dad's or mom's car, so not so magnetic. Yes assumed....but reasonable assumption.) Mike (get the M5) __________________ 2018 M5 and 2019 Porsche Boxster GTS Prior. '94 325is, '97 M3 Lux, '16 M2
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Ex_Stig Colonel 2703 Rep 2,712 Posts Drives: '24 X7 M60i Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (0) Garage List 2024 BMW X7 M60 [10.00]	Get the CS, but get around 20% off. I've got a CS and absolutely love it. I just test drove the M5 Comp during the M Town event and was really surprised to see that the M5C suspension was much stiffer and the ride was actually rougher. Dealers are working hard to unload the remaining M3 CS. Plus, they are limited edition (only 1,207 made). Sure, they won't hold value in the short term, but long term they will be keepers and highly sought after. __________________ Ex Stig '24 X7 M60i '22 M5 CS - (sold)
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Jbmw98 Private 41 Rep 70 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: none iTrader: (0)	I do want to state, and have made posts in both the F80 and G80 M3 boards. If the new M3 does not fair well and BMW doesnt listen to it's most loyal customers, its going to tell me as to how they will change the M5 into some ugly machine like they are doing with the G80. Now I'm also looking at AMG both the C63S Sedan and E63S. I hate saying this but BMW just doesnt care about its customers wants anymore.
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